October 2015

(Caribbean360) Countries of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) were among the 191 nations calling for an end to the decades-old US trade embargo on Cuba, as the United Nations yesterday adopted the resolution for a 24th consecutive year.…

(Jamaica Observer) Port of Spain, Trinidad - The severed head of a man was found on Wednesday at a concrete dumpster in what is described as a crime 'hot spot' in Port of Spain, Trinidad. The gruesome discovery was made about 6:00 am by…

The US Justice Department and the FBI are investigating the case of a female student in South Carolina being tossed and dragged by an officer. The incident occurred after the officer was called into a classroom when the student refused to…

Two French pilots who were sentenced by a court in the Dominican Republic to 20 years in prison have fled the country. Pascal Fauret and Bruno Odos were arrested in 2013 in the Dominican resort of Punta Cana. Police said their plane was…

A man accused of murdering teenager Becky Watts has told a jury about the moment he killed her. Nathan Matthews admits killing his 16-year-old stepsister but denies murder and conspiring to kidnap her. The 28-year-old told Bristol Crown…

(ZIZ News) -- Long-serving parliamentarian, Hon. Vance Amory believes everyone has a part to play in luring investors to St. Kitts and Nevis. During a recent radio interview, Amory boldly called on nationals to change their attitudes,…

(ZIZ News) -- Carnival Committee Chairman, Noah Mills says more pre-festival events are in the works for this year’s National Carnival. Speaking recently with ZIZ News, Mills said “Next week, we intend to have more items. We intend to have…

CARICOM has congratulated the Government and People of St. Vincent and the Grenadines as they celebrate the country’s 36th Independence Anniversary today 27 October 2015. The Theme “Working Together to enhance National Pride” is quite…

In Barbados, a landlord and tenants of a Belle Main Road, St Michael property were left shaken yesterday afternoon following a police raid which ended with the arrests of two men and the reported seizure of firearms and allegedly stolen…

The owner of a water sports business in Antigua, who is receiving bad press over an incident involving a stray dog at Long Bay, said he is seeking legal advice on the matter. Rolston Roberts, director of Island Watersports, said he would…

(ZIZ News) -- St. Kitts and Nevis is making plans toward hosting Diplomat Week from April 03 to 08, 2016. That disclosure came late last week, when the country’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Hon. Mark Brantley met with Honorary Consuls. The…

(ZIZ News) -- Reach For Recovery Breast Cancer Support Group has shown, once again, that its focus is not only promoting Breast Cancer awareness, but developing a holistic approach to healthcare. On Tuesday, members of the business…

(ZIZ News) -- Local cancer organisations are pulling out all the stops this October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This Friday, Essence of Hope will host the inaugural "Men in Heelz" Celebrity Dash at 4:30 pm at the Berkeley Memorial,…

(Caribbean Cricket) – KINGSTON, Jamaica – The West Indies Cricket Board would like to express its profound sorrow and heartfelt condolences to family and friends, following the passing of former Jamaica and West Indies batsman Basil…

DHAKA, Bangladesh (CMC) -- Superstar Chris Gayle headlines nine West Indian players set to participate in the Bangladesh Premier League starting next month, following Thursday's player draft here. The left-handed Gayle will turn out for…